In the coming term, I intend, as your Senator, to focus my work on finding solutions to the long-term structural challenges our state faces. With a growing economy, a $100 million surplus, and an increased rainy-day fund, I believe that we can, and we must, invest in the following efforts. 1. Reduce the high cost […]
Portsmouth Herald: State admits PFCs are migrating from Coakley Landfill
While the news doesn’t get better, we do get closer to the truth and the solutions. Thanks to all of my colleagues for the attention and hard work on this issue. Portsmouth Herald: State admits PFCs are migrating from Coakley Landfill By Jeff McMenemy jmcmenemy@seacoastonline.com Posted Jul 10, 2017 at 5:28 PM Updated at 9:39 […]
My sincerest condolences to my friend and colleague Donna Soucy on the passing of her father C. Arthur Soucy. He will be missed and his service will be remembered.
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Meet Temple’s newest U.S. citizen
One more article on one of my favorite events of the year. Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Meet Temple’s newest U.S. citizen By TONY MARQUIS Sarah Mattson’s children — along with other children of friends and strangers — stood up in front of 101 new U.S. citizens and recited the “Pledge of Allegiance.” “That got me teary — even better that […]
Manchester Union-Leader: 101 become U.S. citizens in ceremony at Strawbery Banke
Union-Leader: She referred to “this difficult and divisive time” and said that America has been through much worse — the Civil War, the Great Depression, the McCarthy hearings and tensions during the Vietnam War. “We need to be reminded how resilient we have been as a people and a nation,” Clark said. Manchester Union-Leader: 101 […]
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Meet Temple’s newest U.S. citizen
One more article about one of my favorite events of the year. Read the story here – http://www.ledgertranscript.com/Temple-resident-becomes-US-citizen-11113460
WMUR: 4th of July naturalization ceremony held in Portsmouth
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark: “I think it reminds all of the people who are witnessing this ceremony what it means to all of us to be American citizens.” http://www.wmur.com/article/4th-of-july-naturalization-ceremony-held-in-portsmouth/10258990
Portsmouth Herald: Lawmakers ask DES to address PFCs in water
Working with this group has been inspiring but this fight isn’t going to be won in one session or one year. Let’s keep working together to get this done. Lawmakers ask DES to address PFCs in water By Jeff McMenemy PORTSMOUTH — A group of area lawmakers sent a letter to a state Department of […]
Portsmouth Herald: Fuller Clark to chair Commission to Address Child Hunger
Fuller Clark to chair Commission to Address Child Hunger CONCORD — State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth, was chosen by members of the Commission to Address Child Hunger in New Hampshire to serve as its chairwoman for the current legislative session. Fuller Clark, a co-sponsor of the legislation that created the commission, is replacing state […]
Portsmouth Herald: Thanks to all who made 3S Artspace Swizzle a success
Beth and everyone at 3S does a great job. Please consider joining us in supporting this great community resources. Portsmouth Herald: On behalf of 3S Artspace, I want to thank everyone who helped make Swizzle, (our first fundraiser since opening for operations in 2015), such a memorable and successful event. First, a thank you to […]
Republicans Force Haphazard Fetal Homicide Bill through Legislature
Republicans Force Haphazard Fetal Homicide Bill through Legislature CONCORD –Senator Donna Soucy (D-Manchester), Deputy Democratic Leader in the Senate, released the following comments after Senate Republicans forced passage of SB 66, legislation that establishes a fetal homicide law in New Hampshire, using last minute, improper Senate procedure: “This Republican bill has been plagued with issues […]